Frances K. Barg is a professor of family medicine and community health at the Perelman School of Medicine. Her focus is in medical anthropology, and she is currently looking at community concerns related to asbestos exposure, contextual factors affecting the uptake of mental health services, and implementation science. Dr. Barg earned her B.A. in international affairs from George Washington University, her M.Ed. in rehabilitation counseling from University of Pittsburgh, and her PhD in medical anthropology from University of Pennsylvania.